Want to stay out of jail? Then listen to the advice from Dale Carson, a defense attorney who used to be an FBI agent, SWAT sniper, and policeman. Carson says cops these days are racing to arrest as many people as possible, but we have ways of beating that predatory system.

The advice or "rules," taken from Carson's book Arrest-Proof Yourself and summarized on The Atlantic, are:

Stay away from cops or, if you can't, try to blend in. I.e., if you're going to do something illegal, do it at home. When out and about, the people who will attract a cop's attention are the ones with pot leaf bumper stickers, unusual hairstyles and clothes, and so on. "In reality, cops love hassling people who stand out."

Give in to the psychological battle in order to win "the contest for custody of your body." Make eye contact and be polite—no matter how insulting the cops are. But don't smile.

If that doesn't work and it looks like you're going to get arrested, be pitiful. Ask or beg for a notice to appear before a judge instead of being arrested.

Never allow a cop to search your car without a warrant or probable cause.

Hit up the link below for a bunch of other interesting tips that are good to know even if you're a model citizen. These know your rights cards are useful to have in your wallet as well.